ArtistS OF THE MONTH
Allison Dillard Art
A painting starts with a vision and a passion to create an idea that speaks to the client. Layers and textures are used to bring to life the emotions of an idea. Nature and color help inspire the image of an abstract which speaks uniquely to each viewer. Allison hopes to use her art to speak blessings onto all that see it. She has a strong desire to utilize her gift of painting to glorify God. Her love for God is evident in her subject matter and each painting has a scripture written on the back upon completion. Allison’s love of art comes from her grandmother, who enjoyed painting with watercolors. Her grandmother gifted her several pieces that have sentimental meaning, knowing all the love and thought that went into each one. After losing her father in an accident and becoming a new mother all at the age of 25, the art pieces carry a special meaning. Art became a conscience creative outlet that helps Allison release stress and emotions. Allison often paints while listening to Christian music and uses a reflective visual prayer process for each unique piece. As you may have seen on this site or on her social media, Allison's two dachshunds, Fritz and Febe, are always keeping her company while she paints. In fact, Fritz has a creative side and has helped add extra texture to a few pieces by walking on paint and then tracking it onto the canvas! If you would like to see her art up close in person, it can be found in different retail places around the Baton Rouge and Gonzales Area like: LD Linens, Mosaic Gardens, Paper White, The Royal Standard (Highland Location), Holy Rosary Sacred Arts, and Mid City Mercantile.
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Lamont Coleman
Lamont Coleman is an artist from Mobile, Alabama. He started creating art at just five years old. No one taught him how to draw or paint, it just came naturaly to him. He begin drawing because he was surrounded by so much trauma and disfunction. From abuse, neglect, dealing with dyslexia, and a host of other things, art has always been a place of escape from all the chaos. Art helped him overcome many things to become who he is today. So in his work you will see things that deal with mental health, love, and self reflection because those are topics he wants to bring more awareness to. Another aspect you'll notice on his work is the connection to nature. Because within nature you can find your inner peace. Every piece of art is literaly built by him with someone on mind. One of his dreams si to open a community center to teach young people how to use art as an outlet. Showing them that circumstances don't define you, only your future will determine who you wil be.